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Both moms and dads who are swimming against the mainstream parenting culture are welcome. Are you attachment parents? Interested in homeschooling or unschooling? Tired of all of the marketing to parents and children? Wanting to say goodbye to TV and plastic toys? Alternative Parenting of Durham is a community of parents who wish to approach parenting mindfully, respectfully questioning what others often take for granted. We believe in "education for life" and enjoy reading and learning about e …
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A meetup group specifically designed for the young (ages 18-35) parents! Single parents, married couples, and just couples with children are welcome to join; all children of all ages are welcome! We are an active group with very active kids. Most of our events are kid oriented, but some adult only events will be planned. If you're interested in meeting new friends, playmates, and other parents, then this is the group for you! This is the ultimate in Raleigh - Durham - Cary - Apex - Chapel Hill p …
This group is for open-minded parents interested in any (not necessarily all) aspects of Attachment Parenting, including: thoughtful preparation for parenthood, breastfeeding and child-led weaning, babywearing, co-sleeping, building a relationship with one’s child based on trust and respect, and positive/gentle discipline. And while many may also share interests in cloth diapering, elimination communication, child-led potty learning, alternative education options, natural family living and birth …
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Are you an artsy, smartsy, punky, freaky, or geeky parent of a little one? Wouldn't it be great to meet other people who have more than parenthood in common? Our group - Raleigh Progressive Parents of Toddlers is for families who share eclectic, left-of-center cultural interests and progressive values and have toddlers 12 months and above.
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Parents of Teenagers Anonymous (PTA) was created to support and empower parents with empathy, acceptance and information. Some teenagers present unique challenges above and beyond the usual issues of poor attitudes, poor grades or poor hygiene. Our teens force us to rethink our parenting styles, our values and our relationship to the larger community, as we wrestle with our young “rebels,” “drop outs,” “pot heads” and “party animals.” This group structure provides for absolute confidentiality, s …
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No one understands the unique challenges and joys of single parenting like other single parents. That's why no matter how or why you became a single parent, Capital Area Single Parents (formerly Capital Area PWP...a chapter of Parents without Partners, Inc.) is for you. Capital Area Single Parents is a group of newly separated, divorced, widowed, adoptive, and remarried parents offering mutual support and social functions focused on life stages of single parents and their children.
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Free Group for all parents How many times have you heard your mom say, "I don't know how you survived with everything I did wrong according to the experts" or"Parenting is much harder today" or "There are so many more rules today"? It's true, we have so many experts telling us what we should do, sometimes we don't listen to our gut instincts or worse feel like a failure. This site is designed as a place where any parent can ask questions about their child's development and hear tips tha …
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THE IDEAL: "Children thrive with the active involvement of both parents. Children and parents should be encouraged to spend substantial time with each other regardless of the parents' present marital status. We recognize that absent issues of abuse, neglect or abandonment, social and government policy must be structured in such a way as to promote and maximize the opportunity of all parents to contribute to the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, moral and spiritual development of their …
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This is a time of transition for most. Learning a new role as a Step Parent, learning boundaries, learning from the experiences of those who went before us. This group is for the established Step Parent wanting to help, and the new Step Parent wanting to learn (like myself). I don't have all of the answers, but I am organized and resourceful and I will find the best answers for our group. I am looking for topic suggestions and presenters on given topics. We all need a little support from time to …
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… I'm looking to get together with parents in need of fun. Making things happen for the kids that can't. Looking to have my son meet some other kids like him. Looking to get the kids moving and smiling and laughing.
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We are a group of parents who are raising our children without religious dogma in the Triangle area. Our group provides a supportive and encouraging community for a wide spectrum of agnostics and atheists where the decision to raise your children without religious dogma is respected. The meetups are kid-friendly and also provide a welcoming social atmosphere for both moms and dads. Expecting parents and those with grown children are also welcome. We have once monthly Sunday morning meetups along …
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This meetup is for you if you're looking for other moms and dads in the neighborhood (West Cary) you want a place where you can bounce parenting ideas off other people in a non-judgemental atmosphere you want to improve your parenting skills and create an awesome environment for your little one you have found strategies that work like a charm and want to share them with others you're interested in early education you're curious about how to incorporate Montessori into your parenting style
Hello! This a group for moms and dads who are single parents. This is not a dating group, rather a group of parents that are interested in forming friendships and enjoying activities together. We will have both kids and adult activities. The ages of children range from 1 - 15.
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“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” ~Maya Angelou Thank you for taking the time to check us out! My name is Trecia, my daughter is Leana and she is 13 years old. Join us for activities, open discussions, family day events, parents’ night outs, teen group activities and more. Currently, the group is open to girls only! Depending on the demand it may open up to include boys as well. Our group will try to provide a place t …
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Our group is a way for single parents and their children to have oportunities for friendship and emotional support. Most events will be with children and some will be without children.
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Meet other local LGBT parents and wannabe parents and their families. Discuss important topics, such as coming out to your children, handling your child's peer concerns, separation and/or divorce, school activism, playgroups, issues encountered in mostly straight neighborhoods, bridging the gap for kids, etc. Get together for regular social, fun, and informational events and activities. This group can be whatever we make it. Feel free to offer input and schedule events. Let's make this a great …
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Meet other Single Parents in the Triangle area. Why stay at home with your kids bouncing off the walls when you can get out and have some fun! Make some new friends for yourself - find some new friends for your kids. Let's enjoy the Triangle area together! NEW MEMBERS: Please read About Us before you apply for membership!!! Click on the PAGES tab!
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… This is a group to bring together parents of spirited children. What is a "spirited child"? It is a normal child who is more intense, persistent, sensitive, perceptive and uncomfortable with change than other children. Most of you would have already found the book "Raising your Spirited Child" by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka. The purpose of the group is mainly a support network for parents with spirited children but also to have the opportunity for playgroups and playdates for the kids.
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The goal of this meet-up to share with Parents of kids with with Special Needs different options for natural alternatives. If you want to explore other methods besides medication - this meet-up may interest you. If you would like to present to the group or would like to recommend a speaker, please email me.
This group is for parents of children with sensory processing issues either due to autism or with out autism. My son is 9, and I have been dealing with SPD for over 7 years. I know there is a great group already out there, but they meet in Durham, and I would love something a little closer to home. If you are interested in sharing tips, information, ideas or just need someone to talk to once in a while, this is what I hope this group will become.
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